The nurse notes that a patient's eosinophil level is elevated. For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?
a. Cancer
b. Allergic reactions
c. Acute viral infections
d. Autoimmune diseases
ANS: B
Eosinophils elevate with type I hypersensitivity reactions such as allergic rhinitis or anaphylaxis. A. C. D. Eosinophils do not elevate in cancer, acute viral infections, or with autoimmune diseases.
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a. interdependent care. b. holistic health care. c. illness prevention care. d. health promotion care.
A staff nurse participates in the determination of goals by establishing:
a. Institutional goals and objectives b. Goals and objectives for the nursing service c. Unit goals and objectives d. Outpatient service goals and objectives
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1. "Client appears sleepy" 2. "No physical distress noted" 3. "Abdomen soft and non-tender" 4. "States feels anxious and tense"